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catherinemcfall's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
cko's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. One of those books I read (listened to, technically) in a kind of trance-- in one sitting. It flew by. The characters and relationships were interesting and the main character's observations had a dry humor and unique perspective. The focus on painting and descriptions of color lent another layer of sensuousness to the tensions in these relationships. The slightly bizarre circumstances and watchful neighbor give the novel a slight horror vibe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Gore, Medical content, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, and Vomit
Moderate: Animal death
gagne's review
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Vomit, Suicide, and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal death, Police brutality, Miscarriage, Drug abuse, and Death
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